Education Volunteer Opportunities
United Way Silicon Valley believes everyone deserves opportunities for a good life. That means enough income to support a family though retirement, a quality education that leads to a stable job and good health. That's why United Way Silicon Valley is focused on the building blocks for a good life: income, education and health.
Education Goal by 2013: The ethical/racial achievement gap in local schools drops to 30% , from 44%.
Early Literacy Mentoring
Partnered with Grail Family Services & Alum Rock School District
Volunteer with elementary school students as a Reading Mentor once a week for 8-10 weeks. Spend classroom time with your mentees reading children's books and participating in other literacy activities that foster reading readiness. Learn more.
High School Mentoring
Partnered with Breakthrough Silicon Valley
Mentor a high school student overcoming challenges in San Jose. Support their strengths and empower them to increase their confidence and boost their self-esteem while encouraging them to embrace a healthy lifestyle and being a friend. Learn more.
High School Tutoring
Partnered with Breakthrough Silicon Valley
Tutor high school students after school in San Jose. Support students to set them on a path to college with reading, writing, math and other subjects of your choice. Learn More.
Find Other Opportunities
Search through United Way Silicon Valley's Volunteer Solutions for other opportunities available throughout Santa Clara County. It's simple, fast and free. Registered users can even receive email updates with new opportunities that meet their interest areas. Find opportunities now.
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